{INTERVIEW} 110602 Infinite SIA Vol. 3 Interview

Amongst the Japanese fans, “Hysterie” is the most popular song after transitioning from a refreshing image from the first album but in the 2nd album, you chose “BTD” as the title song. Is there a reason for that?

[Dongwoo] We debated a lot in which one to set as our title track because the songs in this mini album were all good enough to be title tracks. However, we wanted to show a more diverse side so we decided to choose BTD.

How was it when you first heard it?

[L] There was the part “like a beggar” in the lyrics.. in which I doubted at first and I didn’t really have a feel to it.

[Sungyeol] At first, we couldn’t really understand the emotions of the song and we were worried about what kind of choreography would come up. The impression of it being dark had a strong impact.

[Sungjong] Since “Evolution” means to “progress,” we wanted to show a dark, masculine image.

In the 2nd album, we get the feel that you grew more masculine music-wise and appearance-wise.

[Sungyeol] We had a strong boy image so in order to have a sharper image, we went on a diet. We focused on our jaw line (laughs). After watching noir movies, we tried to act out the facial expressions and when we would practice our choreography, we tried not to smile.

In “BTD,” the “scorpion dance” garnered a lot of attention.

[Hoya] It wasn’t a newly made dance and before it became a part of our choreography, it was actually a hip hop dance move. We were able to fit it with our song and incorporate it.

We heard that you were practice 18 hours a day due to having rigorous and advanced dance moves.

[L] The “scorpion dance” was the hardest. When we’re in a circle, it was hard for Sungjong and I since we’re in the back and we can’t see anything so we did it by feel! (Laughs).

[Hoya] Since I started dancing when I was in middle school, I was the one teaching the members. Whether being in a line or coordinating the timing, those took us the most time. For 2 weeks, we practiced till late in the night which resulted us being able to perfect it barely.

The action scenes in the MV with L and Woohyun were very impressive.

[Woohyun] We filmed in the base floor of a building and it was a place filled with rotting mud. Having to film there with our faces buried in the mud made us have an incredible stench (bitter smile).

[L] Alongside that, the weather then was below 10 degrees Celsius!

You didn’t catch a cold?

[L & Woohyun] Of course we caught one!

[Woohyun] I laid down for two days straight.

[L] Our CEO told us that he’ll never film something like this ever again and that he was sorry (laughs). We filmed for two days straight till late in the night. Woohyun hyung also hurt his lower back in midst of filming so it was difficult for us, considering that we had a lot of fighting scenes and even hitting each other really when enacting the action scenes since we needed to match the timing.

In another interview, I heard that you were called the group with “the best teamwork.” In hearing this, do you feel that your relationship with one another has gotten closer? What is the secret behind your outstanding teamwork?

[L] We talk to one another a lot.

[Woohyun] We joke around with each other a lot (laughs). We’re honest with one another in pointing out what’s good and what’s wrong.

[Sungyeol] An honest conversation is important!

Has there been any fights resulting from having honest conversations? (Laughs)

[Sungjong] Fights from playing games…

[Woohyun] When playing something like hide-and-seek or tag and it results with “I caught you with my hand first”

Is there someone you’re awkward with when left alone with them? (Laughs)

[Sungyeol] We want to place 1st! Our CEO said that he would change our dorms if we place in the top 10!

[Dongwoo] If I’m able to put on a performance on stage to show others, I will be content with just that.

[Everyone] Oh oh~! (Laughs)

[Dongwoo] Are we not artists if we don’t place 1st!?

[Everyone] That’s not right~

[Sunggyu] Aside from Sungyeol, we all think the same as Dongwoo (laughs).

Right now, what do you want to challenge the most?

[Sunggyu] We want to make a song on our own. The rappers of the group have already started composing lyrics for their own parts and with more studying, I want to take on the challenge of making music that we can only make.

[Woohyun] Surpassing 10,000 fans!

[Sungyeol] You have to be at least 100,000 to be the nation’s idol group~

Lastly, a word to your Japanese fans.

[Sungyeol] Give us lots of love.

[Hoya] We will show an amazing side to us.

[Everyone] We love you~!!

SUNGGYU (Leader, vocal)

Real name: Kim Sunggyu

April 28th, 1989 / Blood type A

From: Jeonra-bookdo Jeon-ju

Height: 178CM / Weight: 61KG

Shoe size: 270

Family: Parents and older sister

Nickname: Grandpa, Gyumole

[PERSONAL QUESTIONS]

Q1. Strengths – In never giving up and having confidence.

Q2. Weaknesses – Enjoy sleeping too much and can even sleep away the whole day.

Q3. First time starting up in the entertainment business – Infinite! You Are My Oppa

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